Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory – Storage accessing and control – Specific memory composition
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-10
2006-01-10
Nguyen, T. (Department: 2187)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory
Storage accessing and control
Specific memory composition
C711S165000, C711S170000, C714S006130
Reexamination Certificate
active
06985996
ABSTRACT:
Methods and an apparatus for enabling the interoperability of a RAID implementation between different host systems by compacting the meta data so the meta data is accessible by the different systems are provided. In one embodiment, a method for enabling interoperability of a RAID implementation between different host systems is provided. The method initiates with meta data being identified for a RAID implementation. Next, the meta data of the RAID implementation is stored. Then, the RAID implementation is transferred from a first host system to a second host system. Next, the meta data for each disk of the RAID implementation is accessed in response to the start-up of the second host system. The compact meta data allows for a simplified migration process also. Computer readable media and a RAID system are also provided.
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Adaptec, Inc.
Martine & Penilla & Gencarella LLP
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